Tool #7: Goal Setting that Keeps You Motivated Employee Success Toolkit Copyright Harriet Meyerson...

Tool #7:

Goal Setting that Keeps You Motivated

Employee Success Toolkit

Copyright Harriet Meyerson 2008 • www.ConfidenceCenter.com


© Harriet Meyerson, 2008 • www.ConfidenceCenter.com

Goal Setting Creates Self-Confidence

You will have clarity about what needs to be done.

You will be able to see what you have done and what you are capable of doing.

You will perform better and suffer less stress about your job.



Why Aren’t Some People Successful at Goal Setting?

Their boss asked them to set goals, but they have no real buy-in.

They set goals that are vague, such as: “I want to do a better job.”



Goals Must Be Written Down

1. Write a detailed description of each goal.

2. Make sure your goals are realistic.

3. Set goals that can be measured.

4. Give your goals realistic time frames.

5. Write how you will feel when you reach each goal.



Review Goals Daily

When you make a decision, ask if it will bring you closer to your goal.



Win the Battle of Your Mind

“Goals should be thought of as already accomplished. Do not allow yourself to feel anxious about them.

This will impede your progress,”

warns Jack Addington, author of the book, All About Goals and How to Achieve Them.



Visualize Your Goal as Accomplished

Close your eyes and visualize yourself as if you have already achieved your goal.

Feel the joy and satisfaction of having attained your goal.

Visualize your goal in this manner everyday.



Getting Encouragement

Get encouragement from people who will instruct you in new skills, as they have personal interest in your progress.

Don’t discuss your goals with people who don’t share your enthusiasm, as they may cause you to have doubts about your goal.



Set Priorities

Break your goals down into small tasks.

Make two separate lists. Urgent Tasks Plan Ahead Tasks



Urgent Tasks

Anything that must be handled at the time they occur. Answering the phone Taking care of customers Workplace crisis

Rate these tasks as to their importance with an A, B, or C. Discuss with your supervisor



Plan Ahead Tasks

Anything that you can schedule ahead of time. Writing a report Attending a meeting Planning for a new product

or service, etc.

Rate these tasks as to their importance with an A, B, or C. Discuss with your supervisor



Color Code Your Task Lists

Daily Tasks - (Yellow) Weekly Tasks - (Green) Monthly Tasks - (Blue) Yearly Tasks - (Pink)



Schedule Tasks on Your Calendar

First schedule all “A” tasks, followed by “B” tasks, then “C” tasks.

Use the same color you used on your task list to highlight the block of time on your calendar. You will see at a glance if it is a daily, weekly,

or yearly task. You will see if you have enough time to

accomplish all the tasks.



If You Don’t Have Enough Time

Review calendar with supervisor.

Search for ways to do tasks more efficiently.

Eliminate unnecessary tasks.

Do tasks you are most skilled at and delegate other tasks.



Do Tasks More Efficiently

Do you need more resources? Do you need better equipment? Do you need a change in procedure?



Eliminate Unnecessary Tasks

“There is nothing that wastes time more than doing something well that should not be

done at all.”

Examine your “C” tasks to determine if they are absolutely necessary.



Delegate Some Tasks

Do tasks you are most skilled at.

Delegate other tasks to the most appropriate people. Employees who are skilled

in that task. Employees who would like

to learn the skills the task requires.

Employees who have more time.



Keep Planning

Set aside time each week to plan for the next week.

Make necessary adjustments to your calendar.



Relax

Juggling your many tasks can be frustrating.

Laugh at your frustrations, because it: Relieves your tension Creates positive energy Adds fun to a hectic workday

Keep a joke book handy and take a minute to get a new perspective.




Quiz & Discussion Questions



Question 1

Why is it important to write down your goals?



Question 2

Why is it better not to discuss your goals with friends or family?



Question 3

What are “Plan Ahead” tasks?



Question 4

Why is it important to have a task list and a calendar?



Question 5

Describe three tasks that are described as “urgent”.



Set Your Goals

What are your three main goals for goal setting?

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